2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Kimmi
A surname possibly derived from an acronym or abbreviation of another name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Kimmi. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kimmi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Kimmi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kimmi, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kimmi
The surname KIMMI originated in Italy during the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "chiminico", which means "chimney". This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational name for someone who worked with chimneys or in a related trade.
Early records of the name KIMMI can be found in various Italian archives and historical documents, including tax records and property deeds from the late 1400s and early 1500s. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Giacomo KIMMI, a stonemason from the town of Siena, who lived in the mid-16th century.
Over time, the name KIMMI spread to other regions of Italy, and the spelling evolved to include variations such as Chimini and Chimmini. In the 17th century, a notable figure named Luca KIMMI gained recognition as a talented painter and fresco artist in the city of Florence.
During the 19th century, the KIMMI surname began to appear in other parts of Europe, likely due to Italian migration. For instance, in the 1840s, a family by the name of KIMMI settled in the city of Vienna, Austria, where they established a successful business in the textile industry.
One of the most famous individuals with the surname KIMMI was Giovanni KIMMI, an Italian architect and engineer who lived from 1825 to 1893. He was renowned for his contributions to the design and construction of several notable landmarks in Rome, including the Palazzo delle Esposizioni and the Vittoriano monument.
Another notable person with this surname was Maria KIMMI, an Italian opera singer who gained international acclaim in the late 19th century. Born in 1862 in Naples, she performed in prestigious venues across Europe and was particularly celebrated for her interpretations of roles in operas by Verdi and Puccini.
In the 20th century, the KIMMI surname continued to be represented by individuals in various fields, such as literature, academia, and the arts. One example is Antonio KIMMI, an Italian writer and journalist who lived from 1920 to 2005 and was known for his insightful works on Italian culture and society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kimmi
Among Census respondents with the surname Kimmi, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Kimmi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kimmi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.0% · 97
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.0% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kimmi
Kimmi appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,162 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Up 3,162 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kimmi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #155,270 | 2.0% |
| Count | 102 | 101 | -1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 12.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kimmi bearers went from 102 to 101 (-1.0% change). The surname moved up 3,162 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #155,270.
FAQ
Kimmi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kimmi?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Kimmi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Kimmi?
Kimmi ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 101 people with the surname Kimmi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kimmi.
Has Kimmi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kimmi went from 102 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 1 (-1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Kimmi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kimmi, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kimmi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.0% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kimmi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kimmi (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kimmi mean?
A surname possibly derived from an acronym or abbreviation of another name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kimmi (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Kimmi?
You can see how many people are called Kimmi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.